Greater Goldsboro Road Run - Run for a Child

Race Overview

Experience one of the oldest road runs in North Carolina. Except for the 2020 year due to the pandemic, the event has been held annually since 1979. Come be part of a running event with a long tradition and enjoy a run or walk on a USATF certified course primarily along streets lined with azaleas and dogwoods. Participants can enjoy The Hub as well as the further extensions of the Streetscape improvements to Center Street. Our volunteers will observe safety precautions as necessary to facilitate another excellent event.

Event Purpose

The Run for a Child – 47th Annual Greater Goldsboro Road Run is facilitated by the Sunrise Kiwanis of Goldsboro. The event is a fundraiser to help support our purpose of assisting the children and youth of our community. The funds generated from event sponsorships and participants go toward financial support for over 20 local organizations that assist the needy children and youth of Wayne County.

Race Details

• Date: 2026-03-28
• Location: The Hub, Goldsboro, NC
• Courses: 10K run, 5K Run/Walk, and 1-mile Fun Run routes are downtown.
• Start Time: All starting times beginning at 9:00 AM.

Registration

Registration and Pre-Registration: The Hub, 200 S. Center St., Southeast corner of S. Center Street and W. Chestnut Street downtown Goldsboro.

Entry Fees

• 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run: $30.00 pre-registration, $40.00 - race day registration.
• 1 Mile Fun Run: $20.00 pre-registration/$15.00 each for 2 or more members of the same immediate family.
• Online Deadline: 11:00 PM, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
• Race Day Pickup: Begins at 7:00 AM.

Awards

• 5K and 10K Runs:
  • First Place – Trophy
  • Second Place – Silver Medallion
  • Third Place – Bronze Medallion
  • First Three Places in each age group – Medallion
• 1 Mile Fun Run: Medal for each participant.

Race Categories

• 5K Walk/Run & 10K Run: under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• 1-Mile Fun Run: open to all ages.

Timing

Electronic bib timing by Run the East LLC. All pre-registered entrants can pick up registration packs at check-in the morning of the run. Race t-shirts are provided to all participants that pre-register. Shirt sizes are available in Youth Small, Medium, and Large and Adult Small, Medium, Large, and XL.

Notes

Participant registration packs can also be picked up from 5:30–6:00 PM on Friday, March 27th at the downtown Goldsboro Fire Department – garage entrance that faces out to The Hub. Please let us know if you plan early pick-up.

More Information

For additional details, please visit the official race website: Greater Goldsboro Road Run - Run for a Child.